Hamas-Affiliated WIRTE Employs SameCoin Wiper in Disruptive Attacks Against Israel https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/cyberattacks.png Nov 13, 2024Ravie LakshmananThreat Intelligence / Cyber Espionage A threat actor affiliated with Hamas has expanded its malicious cyber operations beyond espionage to carry out disruptive attacks that exclusively target Israeli entities. The activity, linked to a group called WIRTE, has also targeted the Palestinian Authority, Jordan, Iraq, Saudi ...
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Majority of Indian businesses invest in AI but only 39 pc ready to fight ransomware attacks: Report – ET CISO
Majority of Indian businesses invest in AI but only 39 pc ready to fight ransomware attacks: Report – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-115213120,imgsize-32802,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/cybercrime-fraud/majority-of-indian-businesses-invest-in-ai-but-only-39-pc-ready-to-fight-ransomware-attacks-report.jpg New Delhi, Spotlighting a critical vulnerability in the country’s cybersecurity landscape, a recent report has said while Indian businesses are actively looking to capitalise on AI and investments are rising, only 39 per cent of them are prepared to ...
Read More »Comprehensive Guide to Building a Strong Browser Security Program
Comprehensive Guide to Building a Strong Browser Security Program https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/browser.png Nov 13, 2024The Hacker NewsBrowser Security / SaaS Security The rise of SaaS and cloud-based work environments has fundamentally altered the cyber risk landscape. With more than 90% of organizational network traffic flowing through browsers and web applications, companies are facing new and serious cybersecurity threats. These include phishing attacks, ...
Read More »Role of IT distributors in safeguarding India’s digital infrastructure – ET CISO
Role of IT distributors in safeguarding India’s digital infrastructure – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-115243501,imgsize-108740,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/ot-security/role-of-it-distributors-in-safeguarding-indias-digital-infrastructure.jpg As India’s dependence on digital infrastructure grows, the role of IT distributors in securing this infrastructure becomes even more crucial. India’s rapid digital growth has brought increased risks, as cyber threats target individuals, businesses, and critical infrastructure. IT distributors are key players in protecting this landscape. Acting ...
Read More »Tipping the scales in favour of defenders, ET CISO
Tipping the scales in favour of defenders, ET CISO For organizations dealing with high-stakes environments, whether it’s national defense or critical infrastructure, investing in solutions that adapt to new threats is not just an option—it’s a necessity. The cybersecurity landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace, driven by the rapid 5G adoption and a large-scale shift to cloud. While transformative, ...
Read More »Amazon confirms employee data hacked in the biggest cyberattack of 2023 – ET CISO
Amazon confirms employee data hacked in the biggest cyberattack of 2023 – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-115209365,imgsize-39952,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/data-breaches/amazon-confirms-employee-data-hacked-in-the-biggest-cyberattack-of-2023.jpg Amazon has acknowledged a hacking incident involving a third-party vendor that compromised employee data. The breach exposed work email addresses, phone numbers, and building locations of affected employees. While Amazon’s core systems remain secure, the company emphasized that the incident occurred at a vendor responsible ...
Read More »Palo Alto Advises Securing PAN-OS Interface Amid Potential RCE Threat Concerns
Palo Alto Advises Securing PAN-OS Interface Amid Potential RCE Threat Concerns https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/palo.png Nov 09, 2024Ravie LakshmananVulnerability / Network Security Palo Alto Networks on Friday issued an informational advisory urging customers to ensure that access to the PAN-OS management interface is secured because of a potential remote code execution vulnerability. “Palo Alto Networks is aware of a claim of a remote ...
Read More »Hackers demands payment in breads after breaching French giant Schneider Electric – ET CISO
Hackers demands payment in breads after breaching French giant Schneider Electric – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-115108340,imgsize-72224,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/cybercrime-fraud/hackers-demands-payment-in-breads-after-breaching-french-giant-schneider-electric.jpg A newly emerged ransomware group has demanded an unusual ransom from French multinational Schneider Electric: $125,000 worth of baguettes (a bread of French origin), marking one of the most bizarre extortion attempts in recent cybercrime history. The demand would require approximately 58,715 French baguettes, though ...
Read More »Unlocking the future of cybersecurity with GenAI-powered teams, ET CISO
Unlocking the future of cybersecurity with GenAI-powered teams, ET CISO In an era where cyber threats evolve rapidly, organizations are increasingly turning to cutting-edge technologies to bolster their defenses. Among these technologies, Generative AI (GenAI) is emerging as a powerful tool that is transforming the cybersecurity landscape. By automating tasks, predicting threats, and enabling more dynamic responses, GenAI is not ...
Read More »New CRON#TRAP Malware Infects Windows by Hiding in Linux VM to Evade Antivirus
New CRON#TRAP Malware Infects Windows by Hiding in Linux VM to Evade Antivirus https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/windows-malware.png Nov 08, 2024Ravie LakshmananMalware / Virtualization Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a new malware campaign that infects Windows systems with a Linux virtual instance containing a backdoor capable of establishing remote access to the compromised hosts. The “intriguing” campaign, codenamed CRON#TRAP, starts with a malicious Windows shortcut ...
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